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Ag Equipment Operator

Adam Shimek Farms

Garwood, TX

$15.79 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+15807444031
Extension
3057

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
1
Job Duties:
We need additional assistance with our rice and farming operation to help with operating equipment, flooding and draining rice fields and other general farm operations. Tractor work, water hand, Tractor/vehicle maintenance, shop maintenance, mowing, Herbicide applicator spot sprayer Job duties may include and are not limited to tasks such as: apply products such as fertilizers, pesticides, growth inhibitors, etc; attach/detach implements; be able to handle working in high humidity; clean work areas; feel plants/crops leaves and note coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease; haul and spread materials such as but not limited to fertilizer to condition the soil; identify plants, crops, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers; inform farm managers of plants or crops progress; load and unload materials and commodities; maintain grounds and landscaping; mix materials, dump solutions or seeds into planter, spreader, sprayer type machinery; operate self propelled machinery; participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops; repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment; repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures; set up repair, maintain, and operate specialized equipment; tilling soil, transplanting, weeding, thinning, pruning crops; use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, loppers, and knives; use hand tools such as wrenches, crow bars, air tools, electric tools; work in extreme temperatures. Equipment such as but not limited to the following will be used/operated by the workers in conjunction with the duties being performed: augers, bins, silos, loading and unloading facilities, combines or other harvesting equipment, GPS guidance systems, grain carts, irrigation equipment, mowers and other landscaping equipment, pickups, cars, etc, self-propelled machinery, sprayers, tillage equipment, tractors. The workers will be performing the duties to help produce: rice. Must speak and understand English.
Job Classification:
45-2091.00 - Agricultural Equipment Operators

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a drug test at no cost to the worker and be subject to the employers drug free and alcohol free workplace policy including testing protocols. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.
Number of Hours Per Week:
50
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:
Adam Shimek Farms
Company Name:
Adam Shimek
Location:
Garwood, TX 77442

Worksite

Address:
7902 SH-71, Garwood, TX 77442

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25153-042586
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
6/13/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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